1:1 coaching

When I was trying to break into Data Science/ML from a non-traditional background, I had a lot of questions: What skills are important? How do I improve my resume? What makes a strong project? How do I prepare for interviews when there’s so much to know? How do I even GET an interview?

Since early 2022, I've been coaching folks who have exactly these questions (and more), helping them navigate their transition into (or leveling up in) data science and ML roles.

I love working with career changers and folks from non-traditional backgrounds - your unique perspective and past experience are valuable assets that we can leverage to help you stand out.

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I can help with:

Learning plans

Design portfolio projects that showcase your skills and catch attention (and aren't just another Kaggle competition). I can also give feedback throughout the process and help if you get stuck.

Resume review

Review your resume/LinkedIn to help you highlight your strengths and transferable skills that hiring managers actually care about.

Project planning and review

Mapping out a learning plan that fits your schedule and gets you job-ready without wasting time on things you don't need

Job search strategy

Create a job search strategy that gets your application noticed and helps you build genuine connections in the field

Interview prep

Practice interview skills until you feel confident explaining your work. Or, prepare for specific upcoming interviews with companies you're excited about.

mindset

Develop habits, routines, and a mindset that keep you productive and motivated during your journey.

mentee testimonials

"As someone who is living in Germany, Marina was able to give me relevant advice for where I am, the people I deal with, and where I want to go. Friendly, insightful and full of great advice. Strong recommend."

-Nicholas Alexander Branch, 01/24/26

"Marina provided very clear and practical guidance on how an engineer can transition into an AI engineer. She not only explained the overall direction and key skill gaps, but also shared many concrete and high-quality resources that are genuinely useful and actionable."

-Max Li, 12/16/25

"Marina is a huge help and she helps where it's needed, she doesn't just follow some generic steps. Got the kick in the right direction, know what I need to work on to succeed with my business as a non tech person and gave me the right insights. Thanks Marina, will book again."

-Fabri, 12/15/25

"Marina was super helpful. she provided nothing but insightful and personalized recommendations after listening to my goals and helped me to gain clarity while mapping out my journey. 5 start service for sure!"

-Eric Howard, 12/12/25

"Marina was very informative, friendly and helpful! She laid out a very clear and structured path to help me work towards my goals!"

-Zac Calkins, 11/04/25

"I had a session with Marina regarding my roadmap to breaking into a data role, coming from a non-traditional background. She was incredibly insightful and kind throughout the call. Her advice was practical and encouraging, and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with her."

-Antonio Luna, 08/25/25